Himachal Pradesh University vs Parul University
A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Parul University in Vadodara, Gujarat, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 7 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Himachal Pradesh University | Parul University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Vadodara, Gujarat |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L | ₹1.9L – ₹6.4L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹46 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #101-150, University |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 14 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0183 | U-0763 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | hpuniv.ac.in | paruluniversity.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Himachal Pradesh University: from ₹33,500, against ₹2 lakh at Parul University.
- Parul University lists the higher top package: ₹46 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Himachal Pradesh University.
- Parul University is ranked 101-150 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Himachal Pradesh University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Himachal Pradesh University is in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Parul University is in Vadodara, Gujarat, about 1,050 km apart.
- Himachal Pradesh University is a government institution and Parul University is a private institution.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and Parul University lists 14; 10 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes in all and Parul University lists 14; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (10)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- LLM
Only at Himachal Pradesh University (2)
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Parul University (3)
- B.Sc
- B.Des
- M.Pharm
